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President Trump says the governor’s pause on data centers is a mistake. What it means as the industry pushes to expand.

Supporters of the state takeover of Houston public schools tout it as success for overall student achievement. But critics say it’s come at the expense some high-achieving students.

Does a strategy for managing rapid economic growth in No...

New details are emerging about the first year of Texas’ school voucher program. We’ll explain who received the vouchers and why critics still have questions.
Texas cotton-growers are facing rising costs and falling demand. Our own Michael Marks looks at a new effort to revive one of the state’s signature crops.
Austin Sketch Fest returns for its 17th year, featuring...

New reporting is raising questions about State Rep. James Talarico’s voting address. We’ll explain what it found and why it matters.
Construction crews have arrived inside Big Bend National Park as plans for a new border wall move forward. We’ll hear the latest from reporters on the ground.
Could stores be charging you a different price than someone else? We’ll expl...

Texas A&M professors are suing the university system over restrictions on teaching about race and gender identity. We’ll discuss the legal challenge.

Some Latino voters in Texas who supported Donald Trump in 2024 say they’re reconsidering that decision ahead of this year’s midterm elections. We’ll hear what’s driving the shift.

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A look at why Sen. John Cornyn decided to back President Trump’s choice for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, after all — and what’s next.
Also, why Gov. Greg Abbott has hit the brakes on any new data center projects for now.
Plus, the late U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s enduring legacy.
And plans are underway in Austin for a new housing development for victims of human...